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Another new member!
10 years 7 months ago #34898
by Jeff
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Hello all, finally got round to buying my own one of these (TPJ663X 1982 if it rings a bell for anyone). Really did well for £450, the rust is at a very early stage and is not corroding anywhere serious. Things that, as far as I can see, need to be done are:
Two small weld patches, one to the side of the engine compartment, one on the drivers side sill.
Engine running poorly; doesn't idle and backfires/misfires on fully open throttle (ignition timing and carb rebuild to me)
Some mounts and struts under the car are corroding but not excessively, could be sanded and treated
Would like to install carb blower
Brown wire mod
Brakes have lips
Peeling lacquer
Shabby alloys
Thanks for reading!
Two small weld patches, one to the side of the engine compartment, one on the drivers side sill.
Engine running poorly; doesn't idle and backfires/misfires on fully open throttle (ignition timing and carb rebuild to me)
Some mounts and struts under the car are corroding but not excessively, could be sanded and treated
Would like to install carb blower
Brown wire mod
Brakes have lips
Peeling lacquer
Shabby alloys
Thanks for reading!
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- John Palmer
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10 years 7 months ago #34932
by Jeff
Replied by Jeff on topic Another new member!
Thanks John and Jeremy for the welcome - have since been tackling the engine running issues which I can't quite get my head around - the characteristics of popping and cut-out on open throttle and refusal to idle suggest a vacuum leak - yet the engine is running very rich (should be lean!) regardless of where the mixture screw is set. Very odd.
Also, honoured to receive my first neighbour complaint about the noise
Jeff
Also, honoured to receive my first neighbour complaint about the noise
Jeff
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- Speedy Fiat
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10 years 7 months ago #34933
by Speedy Fiat
Replied by Speedy Fiat on topic Another new member!
If it has stood for a while then petrol deposits and other crud can block up the carb, gaskets can get a bit leaky (as you say a vacuum leak) Worn points (is it still on points?) . Put new plugs cap and leads on. Condensers can give odd misfires. Check the timing. In short work through the car while giving it a good service. If the carb is misbehaving and won't easily clear then buy a replacement don't waste too much time on it. Is there a hose missing on the manifold to do with some sort of emission control? Something to remember is that it may be a combination of faults.
When you get it sorted you'll have a great little car. I'm just off for a blast in mine in the sunshine up the A1
When you get it sorted you'll have a great little car. I'm just off for a blast in mine in the sunshine up the A1
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10 years 7 months ago - 10 years 7 months ago #34967
by Rachael F
Replied by Rachael F on topic Another new member!
There are no silly questions, only silly answers!
If you look at the photo, the primary idle and main jet are on the right of the well between the chokes. The secondary idle and main jet are on the left. From the top the idle jets look like plain brass screws, the mains look like drilled brass screws. Don't overtighten them when you replace them.
If you look at the photo, the primary idle and main jet are on the right of the well between the chokes. The secondary idle and main jet are on the left. From the top the idle jets look like plain brass screws, the mains look like drilled brass screws. Don't overtighten them when you replace them.
Last edit: 10 years 7 months ago by Rachael F. Reason: photo being silly
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